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Inland Water Freight Transport Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20824862

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Inland Water Freight Transport Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses inland water freight transport market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for inland water freight transport ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The inland water freight transport market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Liquid Bulk Transportation; Dry Bulk Transportation

2) By Fuel Type: Heavy Fuel Oil; Diesel; Biofuel; Other Fuels

3) By Vessel Type: Cargo Ships; Container Ships; Tankers; Other Vessel Types

Subsegments:

1) By Liquid Bulk Transportation: Transportation Of Chemicals; Transportation Of Petroleum Products; Transportation Of Food-Grade Liquids

2) By Dry Bulk Transportation: Transportation Of Agricultural Products; Transportation Of Minerals; Transportation Of Construction Materials

Companies Mentioned: Ingram Barge; Kirby Inland Marine; CMA CGM Group; American Commercial Barge Line; Rhenus Group; Mckeil Marine Limited; Higman Barge Lines Inc.; American River Transportation; SCF Marine Inc.; LLC Fesco Integrated Transport; Sealion Cargo; The Ace Group Inc.; Latin American Cargo – Lac; Consolidated Grain & Barge Company; ACBL Holding Corporation; Ergon Inc.; American Commercial Lines Inc.; Argentina Cargo S.R.L; Trident Freight; Freight Systems; Gulftainer Company Limited

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

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Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Shift Toward Inland Waterways For Bulk Transport
4.2.2 Rising Adoption Of Fuel-Efficient Inland Vessels
4.2.3 Growing Modernization Of River Port Infrastructure
4.2.4 Expansion Of Multimodal Inland Logistics Networks
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Cargo Safety And Handling Efficiency
5. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Shipping And Logistics Companies
5.2 Bulk Commodity Traders
5.3 Agricultural Producers
5.4 Chemical Manufacturers
5.5 Construction Material Suppliers
6. Inland Water Freight Transport Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Inland Water Freight Transport PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Liquid Bulk Transportation, Dry Bulk Transportation
9.2. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Heavy Fuel Oil, Diesel, Biofuel, Other Fuels
9.3. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Cargo Ships, Container Ships, Tankers, Other Vessel Types
9.4. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Liquid Bulk Transportation, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Transportation Of Chemicals, Transportation Of Petroleum Products, Transportation Of Food-Grade Liquids
9.5. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dry Bulk Transportation, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Transportation Of Agricultural Products, Transportation Of Minerals, Transportation Of Construction Materials
10. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Inland Water Freight Transport Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Inland Water Freight Transport Market
12.1. China Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Inland Water Freight Transport Market
13.1. India Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Inland Water Freight Transport Market
14.1. Japan Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Inland Water Freight Transport Market
15.1. Australia Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Inland Water Freight Transport Market
16.1. Indonesia Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Inland Water Freight Transport Market
17.1. South Korea Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Inland Water Freight Transport Market
18.1. Taiwan Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Inland Water Freight Transport Market
19.1. South East Asia Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Inland Water Freight Transport Market
20.1. Western Europe Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Inland Water Freight Transport Market
21.1. UK Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Inland Water Freight Transport Market
22.1. Germany Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Inland Water Freight Transport Market
23.1. France Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Inland Water Freight Transport Market
24.1. Italy Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Inland Water Freight Transport Market
25.1. Spain Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Inland Water Freight Transport Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Inland Water Freight Transport Market
27.1. Russia Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Inland Water Freight Transport Market
28.1. North America Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Inland Water Freight Transport Market
29.1. USA Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Inland Water Freight Transport Market
30.1. Canada Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Inland Water Freight Transport Market
31.1. South America Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Inland Water Freight Transport Market
32.1. Brazil Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Inland Water Freight Transport Market
33.1. Middle East Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Inland Water Freight Transport Market
34.1. Africa Inland Water Freight Transport Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Inland Water Freight Transport Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Fuel Type, Segmentation By Vessel Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Inland Water Freight Transport Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Ingram Barge Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Kirby Inland Marine Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. CMA CGM Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. American Commercial Barge Line Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Rhenus Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Inland Water Freight Transport Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Mckeil Marine Limited, Higman Barge Lines Inc., American River Transportation, SCF Marine Inc., LLC Fesco Integrated Transport, Sealion Cargo, The Ace Group Inc., Latin American Cargo – Lac, Consolidated Grain & Barge Company, ACBL Holding Corporation, Ergon Inc., American Commercial Lines Inc., Argentina Cargo S.R.L, Trident Freight, Freight Systems
38. Global Inland Water Freight Transport Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Inland Water Freight Transport Market
40. Inland Water Freight Transport Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Inland Water Freight Transport Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Inland Water Freight Transport Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Inland Water Freight Transport Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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